geekhack

geekhack Projects => Making Stuff Together! => Topic started by: calmfries on Sat, 25 April 2015, 05:26:38

Title: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic (Watermelon)- Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Sat, 25 April 2015, 05:26:38

First of all, this is still at the phase of collecting my items, ordered, paid, just waiting for them to arrive. If you're not interested, do not proceed reading below.

Intoduction: I was using a Razer Blackwidow Ultimate for more than 3 years, and it was the first generation with MX Blue switches. Well it was awesome back then, but I sort of don't love it anymore. I saw the mechanical keyboard thread at a local PC enthusiast forum, which some of them have some really nice OTDs/Kmacs. All that triggered the switch in my brain, I must get Korean custom keyboard!!

Well, then I found GH, which I knew for a long time, but only read as guest. I registered and I started looking for nice Korean keyboards, first thing that appeared was the TX87, but the wait is unknown, I can't be waiting months for that. Then I reached out to Zennasyndroxx, he recommended me to take a look at Winleyless, and I got attracted, don't ask me why I didn't choose GON.

There it goes my journey begins! I ordered through Zennasyndroxx, as he had friends that are buying as well, thus we share the shipping cost. First he offered to build it for me, what a nice guy to deal with, but I opted to build it myself, because I really like building stuff and I built a MG Justice Gundam. This caused me to spend more money buying all the gears require for the job as I will proceed to build more boards in future.

Well, I think you guys wouldn't want to read all that crap above, so we proceed to the checklist below.

Checklist:
Paid and on the way
   ✓ B.87 white PCB
   ✓ Acrylic case with RGB diffuser [matte frost, matte red, matte frost housing, matte frost feet]
   ✓ SMD diodes + resistors
   ✓ Cherry stabilizers
   ✓ 62g Korean springs
   ✓ RGB LED strip
   ✓ White LEDs
   ✓ GMK Red Alert
   ✓ Hakko FX888D
   ✓ Kester solder
   ✓ Hot keys Project artisan keycaps
   ✓ Cherry MX Clears (110 pcs)
   ✓ Krytox lubes GPL205 and GPL 104 from SPRiT
   ✓ Switch stickers from Winkeyless
   ✓ Bunch of Golden goodies from SPRiT
   ✓ Custom USB cables
   ✓ Hakko Solder vacuum
   ✓ Vetus Precision tweezer

Elaboration: So far I've paid $658 for this project, including the tools that I need. The most expensive thing in this build is the GMK Red Alert key set, if you read the group buy section for the set, you'll see why I said so. As for the rest of the items, I'll buy the switches from WASD and the rest from GON and other places. Stay tuned for the rest of the build if you want, things will be arriving starting from next week, and I'll have photos to show you guys. 

Expected Building start from 7th of May. 3rd week of June

Pictures:

-GMK Red Alert Key set  :p
 (http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/GMK%20Red%20Alert/5EA50361-1CFE-4BC9-AD46-FAA46213A266_zpsmoie7kvd.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/GMK%20Red%20Alert/5EA50361-1CFE-4BC9-AD46-FAA46213A266_zpsmoie7kvd.jpg.html)
-Cherry MX clears
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Mini%20Christmas%201/7CF17879-FF48-4FCD-B0F3-4D02F7C7D0E0_zpscivjrhsc.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Mini%20Christmas%201/7CF17879-FF48-4FCD-B0F3-4D02F7C7D0E0_zpscivjrhsc.jpg.html)
-Hot Keys Project
 - Raven Smoke - Red eyes "MK exclusive"
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Mini%20Christmas%201/0E39106D-2B86-4723-BC50-32D60B26501E_zpsgctvmrj3.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Mini%20Christmas%201/0E39106D-2B86-4723-BC50-32D60B26501E_zpsgctvmrj3.jpg.html)
 -Raven Smoke - Yellow eyes
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Mini%20Christmas%201/FEF38A6E-3CD7-4F85-8CEF-26DD9BE0DA94_zps5kbltz0b.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Mini%20Christmas%201/FEF38A6E-3CD7-4F85-8CEF-26DD9BE0DA94_zps5kbltz0b.jpg.html)
 -Raven White - Red eyes
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Mini%20Christmas%201/A14422A4-E1FE-4F07-BA21-9A5DCDEE22F1_zpsgncsq4ey.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Mini%20Christmas%201/A14422A4-E1FE-4F07-BA21-9A5DCDEE22F1_zpsgncsq4ey.jpg.html)
 -Warmaster White - Red eyes
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Mini%20Christmas%201/0F7BAD0A-61A0-46F9-9BB7-EA7FDEEB2C58_zps4gcajrbs.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Mini%20Christmas%201/0F7BAD0A-61A0-46F9-9BB7-EA7FDEEB2C58_zps4gcajrbs.jpg.html)
-Krytox GPL205
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Mini%20Christmas%201/2054275F-7D71-4D31-93BC-F8BDFF8A0334_zps2kfflvzi.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Mini%20Christmas%201/2054275F-7D71-4D31-93BC-F8BDFF8A0334_zps2kfflvzi.jpg.html)
-Hakko FX-888D
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Hakko%20FX-888D/47094344-EBE4-446D-BFF5-A848AF11DCC0_zpsj32r63ru.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Hakko%20FX-888D/47094344-EBE4-446D-BFF5-A848AF11DCC0_zpsj32r63ru.jpg.html)
-SPRiT Goldies
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/SPRiT%20items/E8269C79-FB12-4E07-9DB4-87A3B815F30F_zpsltfgolvx.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/SPRiT%20items/E8269C79-FB12-4E07-9DB4-87A3B815F30F_zpsltfgolvx.jpg.html)

A small announcement:
Problems solved !! I end up reorder the B87, and it should be on the way soon. Stay tuned.

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: fknraiden on Sat, 25 April 2015, 05:57:48

nice! look forward to seeing pictures. I want that RA set so bad, i just wish it wasn't ~$200

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Sat, 25 April 2015, 06:20:38

Quote from: fknraiden on Sat, 25 April 2015, 05:57:48

nice! look forward to seeing pictures. I want that RA set so bad, i just wish it wasn't ~$200

Hahaha, Thanks. That's the most expensive set I'll pay for, just hope it will be stunning.

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: sethk_ on Sat, 25 April 2015, 06:52:46

If you need switch stickers, I am running a groupbuy starting on Monday, and I currently have an Interest Check up right now

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Sat, 25 April 2015, 06:56:10

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Sat, 25 April 2015, 06:52:46

If you need switch stickers, I am running a groupbuy starting on Monday, and I currently have an Interest Check up right now

Hmm, how long will it take? Well, I know it is really hard to control the time frame for group buy, I will start building once my stuff are in. But that will be one more week away I guess.

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: sethk_ on Sat, 25 April 2015, 06:57:00

Quote from: CalvinXC on Sat, 25 April 2015, 06:56:10

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Sat, 25 April 2015, 06:52:46

If you need switch stickers, I am running a groupbuy starting on Monday, and I currently have an Interest Check up right now

Hmm, how long will it take? Well, I know it is really hard to control the time frame for group buy, I will start building once my stuff are in. But that will be one more week away I guess.

It would be a couple weeks for the GB to end, which means you wouldn't get them on time I guess

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Sat, 25 April 2015, 07:05:16

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Sat, 25 April 2015, 06:57:00

Quote from: CalvinXC on Sat, 25 April 2015, 06:56:10

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Sat, 25 April 2015, 06:52:46

If you need switch stickers, I am running a groupbuy starting on Monday, and I currently have an Interest Check up right now

Hmm, how long will it take? Well, I know it is really hard to control the time frame for group buy, I will start building once my stuff are in. But that will be one more week away I guess.

It would be a couple weeks for the GB to end, which means you wouldn't get them on time I guess

Yeah, because I'm gonna get some Krytox from GON as well, so I'll just get the stickers from him. Anyway, thanks for your interest in my build and thanks for suggesting the GB.  :D

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: fknraiden on Sat, 25 April 2015, 07:09:49

Quote from: CalvinXC on Sat, 25 April 2015, 07:05:16

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Sat, 25 April 2015, 06:57:00

Quote from: CalvinXC on Sat, 25 April 2015, 06:56:10

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Sat, 25 April 2015, 06:52:46

If you need switch stickers, I am running a groupbuy starting on Monday, and I currently have an Interest Check up right now

Hmm, how long will it take? Well, I know it is really hard to control the time frame for group buy, I will start building once my stuff are in. But that will be one more week away I guess.

It would be a couple weeks for the GB to end, which means you wouldn't get them on time I guess

Yeah, because I'm gonna get some Krytox from GON as well, so I'll just get the stickers from him. Anyway, thanks for your interest in my build and thanks for suggesting the GB.  :D

ignore pm =D

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: Frizer on Sat, 25 April 2015, 13:23:02

Look forward to seeing the result, I have ordered a matte frost top with a blue second layer.

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Sun, 26 April 2015, 10:00:10

Quote from: Frizer on Sat, 25 April 2015, 13:23:02

Look forward to seeing the result, I have ordered a matte frost top with a blue second layer.

Haha, thanks, your color combination should looks cool as well.
I hope I can get a new lens for my 550D aka T2i and shoot some nice pic.

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Tue, 28 April 2015, 06:59:35

Small update with GMK Red Alert Key Set.

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Thu, 07 May 2015, 03:45:10

Sorry for the delay and closing of this topic. Things have been sorted out, and I am back on track with MORE stuff. Stay tuned.

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 11 May 2015, 04:53:27

Updated with pics, more stuff to come soon. Cheers!

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 25 May 2015, 13:23:20

Well, I'm still waiting for the main parts to arrive and yet to start doing anything.
But I thought I'll just leave this potato shot here :p
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/GMK%20Red%20Alert/_MG_6870_zpsy8de7yw3.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/GMK%20Red%20Alert/_MG_6870_zpsy8de7yw3.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Wed, 27 May 2015, 10:36:58

Some the stuff that I'm working on for my B87 project.  :D

My defective switch tool
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7015_zpshoe8bqkb.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7015_zpshoe8bqkb.jpg.html)

Some 62g V1.2
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7018_zpsemo1bfzm.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7018_zpsemo1bfzm.jpg.html)

Stock spring, 62g V1.2, 55g V1.1S
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7024_zpsnxvcb37u.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7024_zpsnxvcb37u.jpg.html)

GPL205 and 104 that I'll use for switch lubing
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7020_zpshd0dxgmp.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7020_zpshd0dxgmp.jpg.html)

86 MX Clears
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7022_zpszbvecgbo.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7022_zpszbvecgbo.jpg.html)

Took apart in 30 minutes
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7023_zpsxzcgncba.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7023_zpsxzcgncba.jpg.html)

Red sticker
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7025_zpseawx8xb5.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7025_zpseawx8xb5.jpg.html)

86 switches all stickered
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7027_zpsovtzuvqw.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7027_zpsovtzuvqw.jpg.html)

Done lubing , I mixed GPL205 & GPL104 to about 1:1 in ratio
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7028_zpsxvawacar.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Switch%20tuning/_MG_7028_zpsxvawacar.jpg.html)

Hope you guys like it so far  :D

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Thu, 28 May 2015, 05:29:42

Stuff for this project and general use

MKC keycap puller
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Great%20mail%20day/IMG_7066_zpsvd3okxnq.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Great%20mail%20day/IMG_7066_zpsvd3okxnq.jpg.html)

Some custom USB cables
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Great%20mail%20day/IMG_7068_zps1ona4jti.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Great%20mail%20day/IMG_7068_zps1ona4jti.jpg.html)

G-temple nipper  :p
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Great%20mail%20day/IMG_7067_zpsdjomckpf.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Great%20mail%20day/IMG_7067_zpsdjomckpf.jpg.html)

Some more gold USB connectors
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Great%20mail%20day/IMG_7065_zps2y6wrwse.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Great%20mail%20day/IMG_7065_zps2y6wrwse.jpg.html)

Some clear heat shrink
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/Great%20mail%20day/IMG_7069_zpsbtiwwedt.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/Great%20mail%20day/IMG_7069_zpsbtiwwedt.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Thu, 28 May 2015, 05:30:41

And this is a USB cable I made with audio grade OFC cable

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/IMG_7071_zpsw5yo0aaq.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/IMG_7071_zpsw5yo0aaq.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 01 June 2015, 04:44:50

B87 Acrylic case (RGB diffuser)
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7087_zpspjyump8n.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7087_zpspjyump8n.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7088_zps4xzrnzqv.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7088_zps4xzrnzqv.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7089_zpseltg2xrr.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7089_zpseltg2xrr.jpg.html)

B87 PCB
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7084_zpswat8jwkf.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7084_zpswat8jwkf.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7085_zpsxhy6wuc5.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7085_zpsxhy6wuc5.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7086_zpsruqadkrx.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7086_zpsruqadkrx.jpg.html)

Test assembly
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7090_zpsydafvonz.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7090_zpsydafvonz.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 01 June 2015, 04:46:00

Main 33 switches soldered
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7091_zpsx4hfw3sq.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7091_zpsx4hfw3sq.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 01 June 2015, 04:47:01

All 86 switches soldered
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7092_zpsvf0nqro1.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7092_zpsvf0nqro1.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 01 June 2015, 06:27:15

Fitted with GMK Red Alert
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7097_zps5vensuhg.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7097_zps5vensuhg.jpg.html)

*this is around 80% done as I'm still waiting for some white LEDs and the extra RGB strip

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: azhdar on Mon, 01 June 2015, 07:27:18

FYI if you work on not soldered switches, it's much easier to open them with a flat head screwdriver to lift up the sides  rather than a "ghetto switch opener" to open from the top of the switch.

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: Evo_Spec on Mon, 01 June 2015, 07:57:11

Show Image

Quote from: CalvinXC on Mon, 01 June 2015, 04:47:01

All 86 switches soldered
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7092_zpsvf0nqro1.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7092_zpsvf0nqro1.jpg.html)

dayum that's sexy, nice work man.

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: radio_killah on Mon, 01 June 2015, 08:23:07

Show Image

Quote from: CalvinXC on Mon, 01 June 2015, 06:27:15

Fitted with GMK Red Alert
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7097_zps5vensuhg.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7097_zps5vensuhg.jpg.html)

*this is around 80% done as I'm still waiting for some white LEDs and the extra RGB strip

Very nice great build log. Love the concept from beginning to end.

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: sethk_ on Mon, 01 June 2015, 09:21:40

I wish I chose a different color plate for under my main frosted piece, looks really nice

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: wlhlm on Mon, 01 June 2015, 09:45:00

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Mon, 01 June 2015, 09:21:40

I wish I chose a different color plate for under my main frosted piece, looks really nice

You went with just white?

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: sethk_ on Mon, 01 June 2015, 09:45:32

Quote from: wlhlm on Mon, 01 June 2015, 09:45:00

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Mon, 01 June 2015, 09:21:40

I wish I chose a different color plate for under my main frosted piece, looks really nice

You went with white?

I went with frosted clear for the top layers and then the diffuser

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 01 June 2015, 10:22:59

Quote from: azhdar on Mon, 01 June 2015, 07:27:18

FYI if you work on not soldered switches, it's much easier to open them with a flat head screwdriver to lift up the sides  rather than a "ghetto switch opener" to open from the top of the switch.

Yeah, some other local keyboard enthusiast told me as well. Thanks for the info.  :)

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Mon, 01 June 2015, 09:21:40

I wish I chose a different color plate for under my main frosted piece, looks really nice

Thanks

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Mon, 01 June 2015, 07:57:11

Show Image

Quote from: CalvinXC on Mon, 01 June 2015, 04:47:01

All 86 switches soldered
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7092_zpsvf0nqro1.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7092_zpsvf0nqro1.jpg.html)

dayum that's sexy, nice work man.

Thanks for the compliment  :)

Quote from: radio_killah on Mon, 01 June 2015, 08:23:07

Show Image

Quote from: CalvinXC on Mon, 01 June 2015, 06:27:15

Fitted with GMK Red Alert
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7097_zps5vensuhg.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7097_zps5vensuhg.jpg.html)

*this is around 80% done as I'm still waiting for some white LEDs and the extra RGB strip

Very nice great build log. Love the concept from beginning to end.

Haha, personally I think I was rushing too fast at the building phase. Thanks anyway  ;)

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Mon, 01 June 2015, 09:45:32

Quote from: wlhlm on Mon, 01 June 2015, 09:45:00

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Mon, 01 June 2015, 09:21:40

I wish I chose a different color plate for under my main frosted piece, looks really nice

You went with white?

I went with frosted clear for the top layers and then the diffuser

If both the top pieces are matte frost, the RGB effect will be really pretty.  :D

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 01 June 2015, 10:32:57

It actually looks red in real life, but my camera captured it pinkish.

RGB effect is still not so great, still awaiting for the RGB LED strip and some white switch LEDs.
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7100_zpsgz5ivcd3.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7100_zpsgz5ivcd3.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: Evo_Spec on Mon, 01 June 2015, 19:57:35

Show Image

Quote from: CalvinXC on Mon, 01 June 2015, 10:32:57

It actually looks red in real life, but my camera captured it pinkish.

RGB effect is still not so great, still awaiting for the RGB LED strip and some white switch LEDs.
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7100_zpsgz5ivcd3.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7100_zpsgz5ivcd3.jpg.html)

damn that's awesome......
hey do you have the rest of the acrylic case? would you mind putting that together so i can see what it looks like?

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: digi on Mon, 01 June 2015, 20:03:30

Great pics and build log, you do very good work  :cool:

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Tue, 02 June 2015, 03:04:18

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Mon, 01 June 2015, 19:57:35

Show Image

Quote from: CalvinXC on Mon, 01 June 2015, 10:32:57

It actually looks red in real life, but my camera captured it pinkish.

RGB effect is still not so great, still awaiting for the RGB LED strip and some white switch LEDs.
(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7100_zpsgz5ivcd3.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7100_zpsgz5ivcd3.jpg.html)

damn that's awesome......
hey do you have the rest of the acrylic case? would you mind putting that together so i can see what it looks like?

Hahaha, Thanks for the compliments. More pics coming soon. Will add more pics when it 100% complete.

Quote from: digi on Mon, 01 June 2015, 20:03:30

Great pics and build log, you do very good work  :cool:

Thank you very much. Really appreciate all the praise.  ;D

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Tue, 02 June 2015, 03:07:51

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7101_zpsgqy1maz8.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7101_zpsgqy1maz8.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7103_zpsa5adjjk4.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7103_zpsa5adjjk4.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 02 June 2015, 07:29:43

This build log is really fun. Very comprehensive and lots of pictures. Thanks for sharing

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: Evo_Spec on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:32:02

Show Image

Show Image

Quote from: CalvinXC on Tue, 02 June 2015, 03:07:51

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7101_zpsgqy1maz8.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7101_zpsgqy1maz8.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7103_zpsa5adjjk4.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7103_zpsa5adjjk4.jpg.html)

Man that looks awesome!!!

I should have been more clear with my previous message.
i was wondering if you had the rest of the acrylic layers for the case not including the RGB diffuser (the lower layers 3 and 4) i'm curious on what just the stock acrylic case without the diffuser looks like.

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: sethk_ on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:36:54

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:32:02

Show Image

Show Image

Quote from: CalvinXC on Tue, 02 June 2015, 03:07:51

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7101_zpsgqy1maz8.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7101_zpsgqy1maz8.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7103_zpsa5adjjk4.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7103_zpsa5adjjk4.jpg.html)

Man that looks awesome!!!

I should have been more clear with my previous message.
i was wondering if you had the rest of the acrylic layers for the case not including the RGB diffuser (the lower layers 3 and 4) i'm curious on what just the stock acrylic case without the diffuser looks like.

The acrylic diffuser also makes you choose the other 2 layers, so he didn't get the other layers unless he bought a full acrylic case as well

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: Evo_Spec on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:38:59

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:36:54

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:32:02

Show Image

Show Image

Quote from: CalvinXC on Tue, 02 June 2015, 03:07:51

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7101_zpsgqy1maz8.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7101_zpsgqy1maz8.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7103_zpsa5adjjk4.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7103_zpsa5adjjk4.jpg.html)

Man that looks awesome!!!

I should have been more clear with my previous message.
i was wondering if you had the rest of the acrylic layers for the case not including the RGB diffuser (the lower layers 3 and 4) i'm curious on what just the stock acrylic case without the diffuser looks like.

The acrylic diffuser also makes you choose the other 2 layers, so he didn't get the other layers unless he bought a full acrylic case as well

oohhhhhh i see, i thought you had to buy the case and then the diffuser, that's nice to know.

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: sethk_ on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:40:07

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:38:59

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:36:54

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:32:02

Show Image

Show Image

Quote from: CalvinXC on Tue, 02 June 2015, 03:07:51

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7101_zpsgqy1maz8.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7101_zpsgqy1maz8.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/IMG_7103_zpsa5adjjk4.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/IMG_7103_zpsa5adjjk4.jpg.html)

Man that looks awesome!!!

I should have been more clear with my previous message.
i was wondering if you had the rest of the acrylic layers for the case not including the RGB diffuser (the lower layers 3 and 4) i'm curious on what just the stock acrylic case without the diffuser looks like.

The acrylic diffuser also makes you choose the other 2 layers, so he didn't get the other layers unless he bought a full acrylic case as well

oohhhhhh i see, i thought you had to buy the case and then the diffuser, that's nice to know.

Nope! A cheaper alternative to the diffuser is to get the bottom 2 or 3 layers in frosted clear acrylic

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:42:18

There are 2 ways, either the BBB case, which is 4 layers of acrylic "sandwich", or the diffuser case. I got the diffuser case, so that's only 3 pieces. The diffuser case is CNCed. Then the feet that raise the keyboard to the angle is 3 layer of acrylic again. Every layer can choose what color you want.

I'll take a couple shots of the structure of the case later. :)

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Tue, 02 June 2015, 09:43:46

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 02 June 2015, 07:29:43

This build log is really fun. Very comprehensive and lots of pictures. Thanks for sharing

Thanks for the praise and support. Really appreciate it. :)

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Tue, 02 June 2015, 10:37:06

Just to show the bottom structure. Sorry if I didn't focus very well.

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/_MG_7108_zpsgorzqnts.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/_MG_7108_zpsgorzqnts.jpg.html)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Calvin_XC/B87/_MG_7107_zpsvaqiobcw.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Calvin_XC/media/B87/_MG_7107_zpsvaqiobcw.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: hojin.yi on Sun, 07 June 2015, 21:14:01

Calvin
Wow great job!!
I think it would better to get the RGB strip or X2 PCB.
Anyway, as the first experience,
I respect you not to give up building it yourself.

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Mon, 08 June 2015, 03:10:35

Quote from: hojin.yi on Sun, 07 June 2015, 21:14:01

Calvin
Wow great job!!
I think it would better to get the RGB strip or X2 PCB.
Anyway, as the first experience,
I respect you not to give up building it yourself.

Hi Hojin,

Nice to see you hang around in GH.

I have the RGB strip, still with Aaron. 10 of the RGB LEDs looks great already. Can't imagine another 10 of them.

Thanks for the praise.

Well, I'll have to start somewhere right? :)

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: MagicMan on Wed, 10 June 2015, 11:47:37

That keyboard looks great! I am looking to get one myself from the same place. The pics helped me understand some of the option better, Thanks.

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic - Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Wed, 10 June 2015, 12:52:43

Quote from: MagicMan on Wed, 10 June 2015, 11:47:37

That keyboard looks great! I am looking to get one myself from the same place. The pics helped me understand some of the option better, Thanks.

Thanks. If you're not so sure about the options, you can send them an email, they are very friendly and helpful. Overall it's quite solid, can't match aluminum ones but are as good as it can be for an acrylic keyboard ;)

Still awaiting to complete the build. Really can't wait :D

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic (Watermelon)- Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Wed, 30 September 2015, 16:01:54

Been awhile since I last update this build log   :D

I've added white LEDs and the RGB strip so now I get the full 'Bling' effect!
And I actually rebuild the keyboard, changed the sticker to green to match the name that my friend named it, 'Watermelon'  :))
I also tuned the stabilizers, now it's as crisp as it gets.

I guess it's bad to update a build log without some pictures. So here you go.

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5794/21050483214_3ecc243b54_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/y5aegL)

That bling though, much love  :p
Oh, if you noticed that cable, I made it  ;)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/666/21050500034_1bddb01229_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/y5ajgL)

Hope you guys like it. Really sorry for updating this build log after months.  :D

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic (Watermelon)- Build Log
Post by: Evo_Spec on Wed, 30 September 2015, 20:44:40

I like the green switch stickers, adds just the right amount of color to the board.

Man i really like your cables....

Title: Re: Winkeyless B.87 Acrylic (Watermelon)- Build Log
Post by: calmfries on Wed, 30 September 2015, 22:47:44

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Wed, 30 September 2015, 20:44:40

I like the green switch stickers, adds just the right amount of color to the board.

Man i really like your cables....

I like your GON as well, much green..

Hopefully one day it will make its way to your house  ;)